Eid Al Fitr on June 25 astronomically

Eid Al Fitr astronomically on June 25 for most Muslim countries

Last updated: June 18, 2017 | 16:51

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Abu Dhabi - The Islamic Crescent Observation Project (ICOP) said that astronomically Eid Al Fitr of Hijri year 1438 will be on Sunday, June 25, in most Muslim countries, considering that sighting of the moon is a condition for the beginning of the month of Shawwal.

Mohammad Shoukat Awdah, head of ICOP, said that most Islamic countries will witness the new moon of Shawwal on coming Saturday.

Hundreds of people visited Al Farooq Mosque (Blue Mosque) for Eid Prayers on the first day of Eid in Dubai on 28th July, 2014.

Worshippers offer Eid prayers at the Blue Mosque in Dubai on Sunday.

A worshipper offers Eid prayers at the Blue Mosque in Dubai on Sunday.

A child worships at the Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

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